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February 2022 — Founding of Association des Guinès Manguès de Guinée (AGMG), Guinea

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The Association des Guinès Manguès de Guinée (AGMG) was founded in Guinea-Conakry in February 2022 and was registered on 7 December 2023. Vision and Aim The vision of AGMG is to bring a fairer, more egalitarian change to the acceptance of human rights without distinction of gender, sex, race and socio-professional strata in the community. …

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31 March 2021 — Trans-Arc-En-Ciel Guinée Founded, Guinea (Guinea-Conakry)

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Based in Guinea (Guinea-Conakry), Trans-Arc-En-Ciel Guinée was founded on 31 March 2021 by Binette, Mimi, Christine and Rubi. It is a non-governmental, non-profit association of transgender women which campaigns for the recognition and respect of their rights, access to equitable care and economic empowerment of trans women in the Republic of Guinea. Translated from the …

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November 2020 — Founding of Trans Nigerian Support (TNS), Nigeria

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Founded in November 2020 as a collective of online communities and an organisation by Tom Kólá, Trans Nigerian Support (TNS) is a trans and Intersex youth-led feminist organisation advocating for the advancement of access to basic human rights for LGBT+ people, currently centring the transition needs of trans people. It was conceived in 2020 through …

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9 March 2020 — Founding of Trans Future DRC/ASBL, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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Trans Future DRC/ASBL was founded on 9 March 2020 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The organisation, focusing on trans rights, was registered on 8 December 2021. Vision To ensure that all transgender people within its radius of action can play a determining role or they will be actors in their own development in …

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20 December 2019 — Initiative of Trans With a Mission-Uganda (ITWAM) Founded, Uganda

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The Initiative of Trans with a Mission-Uganda (ITWAM) was founded by Gafidyn Rae Wesonga and a few other members of the trans community on 20 December 2019 (names withheld for safety reasons). They’re a rural, indigenous, non-hierarchical, transfeminist, youth-led community-based organisation. Vision ITWAM envisions a society free from stigmatisation and discrimination of trans and gender-diverse …

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April 2019 — Groupe d’action Féministe Maroc (GAFM) / Feminist Action Group Founded, Morocco

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Groupe d’action féministe Moroc (GAFM) was founded in April 2019 by Izgar Belrhali. GAFM works to eliminate gender expression-based violence through an intersectional and feminist self-defence method. The group is led by trans, non-binary people and is community-specific. GAFM aims to promote feminist self-defence as a means of emancipation through sharing information, establishing contact, creating …

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20 March 2019 — Fondygender Founded, Ivory Coast / Côte d’Ivoire

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Founded 20 March 2019, Fondygender is a non-profit, non-denominational, apolitical, non-governmental community organisation in the Lagoons region of Ivory Coast and is focused on trans human rights, specifically fighting against STIs HIV / AIDS, TB, Hepatitis and Covid 19. Vision A diverse and inclusive society in which all individuals have the opportunity to achieve their …

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2019 — Formation of the Independent Trans Networks of Central Africa (RITAC), Cameroon

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Formed in 2019 by member organisations of the West African Trans Forum (WATF) and other organisations, the Independent Trans Networks of Central Africa (RITAC — Réseau Indépendant des Trans d’Afrique Centrale), based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, envisions a Central Africa where trans identity is recognised and freely experienced. RITAC and WATF are implementing partners in several …

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2019 — Founding of Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center), Uganda

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The Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center), a transfeminist NGO working for black trans, gender diverse and LBQ rights in Uganda, was founded in 2019, with active implementation of the organisation beginning in 2022 and registration in 2023. FIL-Center was founded by Samantha Jordans (Executive Director), Ms Brendah (Human Rights advocate) and Sheila Makeyline (SRHR Advocate). …

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25 September 2017 — Founding of Droit A la Différence (DADI), Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast

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Founded on 25 September 2017, Droit A la Différence (DADI) is an NGO fighting against STIs/HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, other pandemics and promoting human rights for trans people in Côte d’Ivoire. Vision From their website: “We believe in a Côte d’Ivoire where in every family, in every business, every institution, every community, every school, on every piece …

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12 September 2017 — Unity Association Togo Founded, Togo

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Founded on 12 September 2017, UNITY Association Togo helps young trans people in Togo by advocating for their psychological and social well-being through cultural events, recreational and educational outings, educational talks, focus groups and assistance with socio-professional integration. UNITY also works towards fighting stigmatisation discrimination and all forms of gender-based violence. The association is based …

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June 2017 — Founding of West Africa Trans Forum (WATF), Liberia

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West Africa Trans Forum (WATF) was founded in June 2017. It is a network of trans people and/or groups from West Africa led by trans, intersex and non-conforming people whose work requires a strong movement both nationally and regionally because they face a great threat in issues of violations and discrimination. Their membership currently includes 18 member association organisations. …

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8 March 2017 — Founding of Alliance for Dynamics Initiative (ADI), Ghana

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Founded on 8 March 2017, the Alliance for Dynamics Initiative (ADI), is a trans-specific NGO which addresses the needs of trans persons in Ghana. ADI is a member organisation of AFED, the Alliance for Equality and Diversity. Vision A Ghana where trans persons have equal rights, free from stigmatisation and discrimination and regarded as human beings. …

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2017 — ENVOL Association (Action Santé Trans* Bénin) Founded, Benin

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Action Santé Trans* Bénin (ENVOL) is a human rights organisation founded in 2017 in Benin. It was officially registered in 2019. ENVOL is committed to creating an enabling environment for the health and well-being of discriminated against and marginalised trans people in order to fight for the respect of their human rights through the organisation’s …

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August 2016 — Founding of Crème de la Crème House of Fame Foundation (CDLC), Nigeria

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In August 2015, Crème de la Crème (CDLC), focusing on trans and non-binary rights, was founded in Nigeria. CDLC was registered on 18 September 2018. The organisation was founded by Ejiogu Franklin Chigozie, a non-binary person who led other trans persons to formulate the vision of the organisation. Background CDLC started as an in-house group …

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July 2016 — Founding of East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN), East Africa

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In July 2016, The East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN) was formed by founding member Barbra Wangare in Kenya as a network of trans-diverse activists and organisations in East Africa working to improve the livelihoods of gender-diverse persons in East Africa. Member organisations represent 34 activist and trans community organisations across Burundi, Kenya, …

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April 2016 — Synergie Trans Benin Founded, Benin

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In April 2016, Synergie Trans Benin (Synergy Trans Benin) was established as the first national trans organisation in Benin, intervening for the rights and development of trans people in the country. They are campaigning to increase the visibility of the needs and realities experienced in Black communities of French-Africa (Francophone Africa). The Executive Director is …

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2016 — Founding of The Fruit Basket (TFB), South Africa

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The Fruit Basket (TFB), founded in 2016, is a trans- and migrant-led organisation based in Johannesburg South Africa. The organisation was founded by Thomars Shamuyarira, a trans migrant from Zimbabwe. TFB is a a Non-Profit Organisation that works to advance the welfare and rights of LGBTQI+ migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who come to South …

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